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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,372.44, 44,677.38 and 18,948.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,372.44, 44,677.38 and 18,948.04 is: 26,150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,372.44 : 44,677.38 = 18,948.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,372.44/44,677.38 = 18,948.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,372.44x = 44,677.38 × 18,948.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,372.44x = 846,548,783.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,548,783.34/32,372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,150.29

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